approve2024-066
to accept 2024-066 with an edit to fix the word "stores" to "stories" as amended by the Planning Board.
2024-066 · ZONING · POLICY · 2024
An Ordinance to Amend the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Overlay District Map to make changes to the Amesbury Gateway Village Smart Growth Overlay District (AGV-SGOD).
This ordinance updates the Amesbury Gateway Village Smart Growth Overlay District (AGV-SGOD): it reorganizes sub-districts, expands housing density and updates building design standards, and changes the overlay map. It will affect new development and redevelopment in Gateway Village, including density, design, and which parcels are regulated under the AGV-SGOD.
approved NEIGHBORHOODBUSINESS DISTRICT
- STEP 1SubmittedMAY 14 2024
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedJUN 25 2024
AI summary · plain-language
This ordinance updates the Amesbury Gateway Village Smart Growth Overlay District by revising sub-district structure, permitted uses in the MF sub-district, density and dimensional standards, and design requirements. It also updates the overlay map boundaries to reflect the new sub-districts, aiming to encourage higher-density, mixed-use development in Gateway Village while preserving street-scale design.
Key provisions
§1 Reorganizes AGV-SGOD into eight sub-districts with MF, MU, and FOS designations.
§2 In MF sub-districts, permits up to 75 residential units per building if parking is below street level or 30+ feet behind the facade.
§3 Facade modulation required; no façade longer than 80 feet; no more than 4 stories within 50 feet of a street.
§4 Amends density tables and waivers; updates overlay map boundaries (4-MU to 4-MF; 5-SDA to 5-MU; 6-FOS to 6-MU; 7-STF to 7-FOS).
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
City CouncilOrdinance and Administration Committee Meeting
refer2024-066
Return 2024-066 to the full City Council with a positive recommendation and with the Planning Board’s recommendation.
2024-0662024-066 — Amend AGV-SGOD Zoning Ordinance and Overlay Map
Planning BoardPlanning Board
approve2024-066
Motion to send a positive recommendation to City Council for Bill 2024-066 with one edit to modify 'stores' to 'stories'.
—Bill 2024-066 – Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
refer2024-066
Set public hearing date for June 25 and refer 2024-066 to the Ordinance & Administration subcommittee, the Planning & Development subcommittee, and the Planning Board.
2024-0662024-066 Amend AGV-SGOD Zoning Ordinance and Overlay Map